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<p>It's snowing here in Boulder, Colorado....big time. Receiving a foot of snow on October 28th came a bit unexpected. At least for me.</p>
<p>But the fresh snow gets me excited about my favorite winter pursuits, like teleskiing and ice climbing. Unfortunately, the snow also reminds me that it is budget season (not quite as fun as skiing), and it's time to prepare for the new year.</p>
<p>Planning for 2010 will be more important than ever. Today we are shoveling ourselves out of a snow storm, and we are also still digging out of this nasty recession. When things recover, will you be ready? Will your top talent stick around or will they jump at the first opportunity that comes their way? Will your teams be prepared to do more with less as new market opportunities open up and organizations stay cost consious? Are your new leaders ready to take on new challenges?</p>
<p>The link below will take you to our simple 3-step training estimator kit. It's f-r-e-e for you and it includes (1) a simple team assessment to help you understand more about your training needs, and (2) a budget estimator.</p>
<p>Today's snow storm came unexpectedly. Don't let the impact of a recovery come unexpectly too. Take the time today to prepare for tomorrow's recovery. Before you know it, it will be spring.</p>
<p>Get your <a href="http://www.512solutions.com/resources/downloads/TrainingNeedsAssessment.xls">Training Estimator Kit here</a>.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><a href="/Blog/tag/corporate-training-boulder" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">corporate training boulder</a>, <a href="/Blog/tag/corporate-training-colorado" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">corporate training colorado</a>, <a href="/Blog/tag/corporate-training-denver" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">corporate training denver</a><div class="field field-name-field-categories field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Categories:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/Blog/category/training" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Training</a></div></div></div>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:10 +0000Sal Silvester3476 at http://www.512solutions.comhttp://www.512solutions.com/Blog/training/prepare-for-the-recovery#commentsEPIC Puts You In Controlhttp://www.512solutions.com/Blog/training/epic-puts-you-in-control
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<p><strong>By Kathy Brohm</strong></p>
<p>You have probably heard us talk about DiSC and many of the other profiles that we offer. What you may not know is that there is an online system called EPIC that can put you in control of the administration process. What is EPIC?</p>
<p>EPIC translates to Electronic Profile Information Center. Essentially you can think of EPIC as a virtual warehouse. EPIC enables you to assign access codes, so that employees can complete a profile online, and create reports that help you manage the administration process. All you need is internet access.</p>
<p>Additionally, you can create group profile reports to help better understand culture, team dynamics, and organizational strengths and limitations.</p>
<p>Best of all, because you are in control with EPIC, profiles and reports can be generated at any time. So, as people are hired, promoted, or moved across teams, you can create reports that are relevant and timely.</p>
<p>5.12 Solutions can help you get set-up with an EPIC account today. Call or <a href="mailto:info@512solutions.com">email</a> us for more information.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><a href="/Blog/tag/dic" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">DiC</a>, <a href="/Blog/tag/disc-training-boulder" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Disc training boulder</a>, <a href="/Blog/tag/disc-training-colorado" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">DiSC training colorado</a>, <a href="/Blog/tag/disc-training-denver" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">DiSC training denver</a>, <a href="/Blog/tag/epic" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">EPIC</a><div class="field field-name-field-categories field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Categories:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/Blog/category/product-information" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Product Information</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/Blog/category/training" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Training</a></div></div></div>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:00:03 +0000Sal Silvester3464 at http://www.512solutions.comhttp://www.512solutions.com/Blog/training/epic-puts-you-in-control#comments6 Ways to Continue Training When Budgets are Tight http://www.512solutions.com/Blog/training/6-ways-to-continue-training-when-budgets-are-tight
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<p>When budgets are tight, training often gets reduced. But, what happens when the economy turns around (and it will!)? Will your people and your organization be poised for success?<br />
For those companies with limited resources, here are some ideas on how to continue training:</p>
<ul><li> Try a <strong>blended approach</strong> to training. Wrap an instructor-led workshop with some pre and post training using <a href="http://www.512solutions.com/resources/onlineCourses.php" target="_blank">online learning</a> on the front-end and a webinar on the back-end.</li>
<li>Encourage your team members to <strong>attend webinars</strong>. Consider getting the entire team involved. For example, we just started offering monthly webinars for our clients so that they can continue training during these tough economic times. For less than $50 pp, you can continue developing your people. <a href="http://www.512solutions.com/services/webinarcommunicate.php" target="_blank">Our next webinar on April 23rd</a> is a DiSC-based program on how to communicate beyond a one-size fits all approach. This is a perfect learning opportunity for teams.</li>
<li>Focus your training budget on your <strong>top performers</strong>. After all – your retention efforts should be focused on keeping your BEST people – not ALL of your people. Continue to groom and prepare those who will lead your organization to its next level of success. </li>
<li>Conduct l<strong>unch-and-learn</strong> sessions with internal subject matter experts.</li>
<li>Develop a formal or informal <strong>mentoring program</strong>.</li>
<li>Encourage employees to <strong>attend association meetings</strong>. These events usually have a guest speaker and are a great opportunity to network and share knowledge.</li>
</ul><p>What is your company doing to continue learning and development? Do you have ideas that would be helpful to others?</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><a href="/Blog/tag/budgets" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">budgets</a>, <a href="/Blog/tag/disc" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">DiSC</a>, <a href="/Blog/tag/training" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Training</a>, <a href="/Blog/tag/webinars" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">webinars</a><div class="field field-name-field-categories field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Categories:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/Blog/category/training" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Training</a></div></div></div>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:00:16 +0000Sal Silvester3422 at http://www.512solutions.comhttp://www.512solutions.com/Blog/training/6-ways-to-continue-training-when-budgets-are-tight#commentsDetermine Your Training Needs http://www.512solutions.com/Blog/training/determine-your-training-needs
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>It’s that time of the year that we all “<em>love</em>” – budget season. In this article, we have provided you with a simple 3-step process to identify your training needs and estimate your training budget for the upcoming year.</p>
<p>Investing in your greatest asset – your people – is one of the most important things you can do to develop talent, improve retention, increase productivity, and create a culture of learning and growth.</p>
<p>5.12 Solutions has developed a simple tool (a complimentary download) to help you determine your training and development requirements and budget for the upcoming year. This tool walks you through a simple 3-step process that includes:</p>
<p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Determine your training needs using our Training Needs Assessment.<br /><strong>Step 2:</strong> Determine the appropriate training delivery methods based on your training needs.<br /><strong>Step 3:</strong> Estimate your training costs using a model we have already developed. Simply plug in the information from steps 1 and 2!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.512solutions.com/resources/downloads/TrainingNeedsAssessment.xls" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the excel spreasheet.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-categories field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Categories:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/Blog/category/training" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Training</a></div></div></div>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:23:42 +0000Sal Silvester3389 at http://www.512solutions.comhttp://www.512solutions.com/Blog/training/determine-your-training-needs#commentsGeocaching: The High-tech Team Builderhttp://www.512solutions.com/Blog/training/geocaching-the-high-tech-team-builder
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Department of Defense built the first Global Positioning System (GPS) in the 1970’s. Consisting of 24 satellites that orbit the earth at about 11,000 miles, the system was originally designed to pinpoint the position of soldiers, weapons, and enemy targets. The Department of Defense never imagined that the advent of the GPS would spawn the booming sport of Geocaching (pronounced “gee o cashing”).</p>
<p>Geocaching is the latest high-tech adventure where individuals use a GPS device to search for hidden caches around the globe. Cache coordinates, clues, and descriptions are posted on a variety of web sites. After finding a cache, the Geocacher typically takes an item from the cache and replaces it with a reward of their own.</p>
<p>Geocaching is generally considered an individual sport. However, 5.12 Solutions saw tremendous potential for this sport to be used as an experiential tool for building teams and leaders. In the spring of 2004, 5.12 Solutions became one of the first Colorado based training companies to integrate Geocaching within its suite of team building and leadership development programs. Simply put, teams, instead of individuals, work together to find hidden caches using a GPS device, compass, map, and each other. Armed with two-way radios and other resources, teams are often required to coordinate with each other and complete problem solving initiatives.</p>
<p>So, why did 5.12 Solutions decide to convert Geocaching into a team builder?</p>
<p>“The Geocaching format gives people a hands-on opportunity to explore the dynamics that make teams and leaders successful in the work place”, says Sal Silvester, founder of Boulder based 5.12 Solutions. It provides an experience for people to communicate, collaborate, and coach each other. It also enables teams to explore how team processes, such as problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution, can be applied to the work place.<br /><strong><em>“The Geocaching format gives people a hands-on opportunity to explore the dynamics that make teams and leaders successful in the work place”</em></strong></p>
<p>Burl Amsbury, VP of Product Development at Performance Health Technologies, agrees. His company was the first to experience this high-tech treasure hunt with 5.12 Solutions. According to Mr. Amsbury, “Geocaching is a great metaphor for business: The prize you're after may be clear, but the route to get there is not. Planning helps, but in the execution phase, deviations from the plan become necessary, different personalities bring different points of view and information to the decisions, and communications by radio can be garbled. The people from 5.12 Solutions do a fantastic job of following up the experiential lessons by facilitating constructive discussions of pinpoint relevance to the group attending.”</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-categories field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Categories:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/Blog/category/training" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Training</a></div></div></div>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:00:33 +0000Sal Silvester3380 at http://www.512solutions.comhttp://www.512solutions.com/Blog/training/geocaching-the-high-tech-team-builder#comments